Cobber's Tale

My loyal mate.

I have a dog named Cobber,

A faithful Collie cross.

There is much that he can teach

About life, love and loss.

He cares not for your status,

As a have, or have not.

He doesn't care to judge you

So content, with his lot.

 

If his water bowl is dry

Or has to wait for food.

He will never sulk or moan,

Nor in a nasty mood.

He will be extra happy

When it finally comes.

He'll appreciate it more

And lick up all the crumbs.

 

A cancer on his tail,

The vet gave it the chop.

But still he woke up happy

After his little op.

So pleased to see me afterwards

To his feet with a jump

I said "Mate how ya doing?"

He wagged his bandaged stump.

 

 

 

Author's Note

True story, he's the best.

Reviews

[Paula]

I know what it's like to have a Cobber... This poem pulls a special string in this readers heart.

[Keith]

Thank you Paula, nice to hear from the occasional Aussie.

[Phantom Heart]

Ah, it was cute. Truly, man's best friend! It made me miss my pup!

[Keith]

Thanks Morgan, I hope your pup is with you soon. They are not a pup for very long.

[carol burgess romance]

Love this...I trust my dog anyday over most people and she is the best company....great write

[Keith]

Thank you Carol I always appreciate your reviews.

[Tate Morgan]

I always say if you put your dog and your wife in the trunk of the car for an hour then let them out see which one is glad to see you .

[Keith]

Oh yes, that is the moral of the story.

[lee von cleef]

Those unconditional lovers... I called mine "Bugger" couldn't call her snot.

[Keith]

Thanks again Lee. Cheers mate.

[Nia Hope]

Awwwwww! Such a cute poem I love it and your dog is beautiful and this poem makes me want a dog even more!!

[Keith]

Thanks for reading Ankara. Just go and buy a dog, they even love you when you muck up.

[Nia Hope]

Mom says I can't have one though :( I'll be leaving for college in about a year and mom says she doesn't want me to get attached then have to leave and she doesn't want to be stuck with my dog.

[Keith]

I can relate to that, we have 5, 4 from kids who have moved on or moved back with dogs. Cobber was my brother in law's, he got on a plane to Western Australia for 2 weeks, 7 years ago and he never came back. Cobber is mine now.

[Nia Hope]

Awwwww well he ended up in a good home as did all of the dogs

[Marie]

THis is so nice. What a wonderful dog you have.

[Keith]

Thanks Marie, he is a great mate.

[TL Boehm]

Awww. Yes, there's something about dogs in general - and i have a soft spot for collie mixes. A wonderful poem for the fuzzy buddy.

[Keith]

Thank you Tammy,my favourites too.

[ron]

If only more people would be like Cobber. I grew up with dogs so I know what it is like to have such a friend. You words wont seen that true to those who have not been around dogs that much. But for those of us that have we know how truer your words about Cobber are. On behalf of all dog lovers... we thank you.
P.S. Give Cobber a hug for me.

[Keith]

Thanks Ron, I typed a lengthy response to your wonderful rr the other day, but must have misfired. Yes thats the point, wish some people would be more like Cobber. Thanks.

[Leslie Philibert]

Keith writes refreshing narrative poetry with thoughtful, considered content, transportable but never banal. Excellent.

[Keith]

Thank you Leslie, your kind words are appreciated.